Covetrus

Strategic Sourcing Director

Covetrus

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $126,200 - $180,300 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Oversee the full contract lifecycle; from drafting and negotiation through execution, governance, and record-keeping, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and alignment with partner objectives.
  • Track KPIs, conduct audits, and proactively manage renewals and amendments to optimize value and reduce risk.
  • Resolve disputes and discrepancies efficiently in collaboration with Legal and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Regularly assess contract performance to ensure obligations are met and risks are mitigated.
  • Cultivate strong partnerships by building trust and rapport with stakeholders at all levels, understanding their goals and challenges to tailor solutions.
  • Provide proactive support through regular touchpoints, addressing urgent needs and resolving issues efficiently.
  • Collaborate strategically by offering market insights, tracking initiative effectiveness, and driving mutual growth through continuous improvement and constructive feedback.
  • Develop and execute the overarching sourcing strategy, aligning it with organizational goals and category management priorities to maximize profitability and operational efficiency.
  • Coordinate with internal teams to gather specifications, pricing, and marketing collateral, ensuring seamless product setup in inventory systems and on digital platforms.
  • Mentor team members by assigning work, monitoring performance, providing constructive feedback, and fostering talent development opportunities to maximize individual and team effectiveness.
  • Inspire and drive a culture of collaboration and innovation within the team, ensuring alignment with the organization’s strategic objectives and fostering a shared commitment to success.
  • Partner with Category Management to analyze market trends, develop category-specific strategies, and provide data-driven insights to support assortment planning, pricing, and promotional execution.
  • Regularly analyze sales, distribution, and rebate data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, preparing detailed reports for internal stakeholders.
  • Provide actionable insights cross-functionally to support assortment planning, pricing strategies, and promotional planning.
  • Collaborate with procurement and inventory teams to optimize supply chain management, monitor inventory levels, and align forecasting with market demand.
  • Address issues related to stock availability, order discrepancies, and delayed shipments.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for supplier-related issues, escalating critical matters and ensuring timely resolution.
  • Monitor rebate structures, track performance metrics, and ensure alignment with partners on rebate goals.
  • Provide accurate reporting to internal stakeholders and troubleshoot rebate discrepancies.
  • Collaborate with the sales team to ensure they are well-informed about new and existing products by providing partner-supplied resources and facilitating regular check-ins to address their needs and challenges.
  • Work with the marketing team to develop and execute enterprise-wide media packages that enhance product visibility across digital and traditional channels.
  • Coordinate co-branded content, such as ads and educational campaigns, while ensuring alignment with business objectives and partner strategies.
  • Monitor performance and provide feedback for continuous improvement.
  • Oversee the end-to-end launch process by coordinating with internal teams to gather product details, communicate timelines to distribution partners, and ensure accurate setup in inventory systems.
  • Track launch progress, address logistical challenges, and conduct post-launch analysis to assess performance and identify opportunities for improvement.

Requirements

  • 8+ years professional experience in category management, strategic sourcing, procurement or supply chain
  • Strong negotiating skills
  • Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills (multiple complex analyses simultaneously)
  • Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Passion for creating value
  • Strong communication skills, not intimidated in presenting to executives on quarterly basis the Category Results, Savings etc.
Benefits
  • 401k savings & company match
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Maternity leave
  • Parental leave
  • Military leave
  • Other leaves of absence
  • Health, dental, and vision benefits
  • Health savings accounts
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Life & disability benefits
  • Identity theft protection
  • Pet insurance
  • Certain positions may include eligibility for a short-term incentive plan
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
contract lifecycle managementKPI trackingauditingsourcing strategy developmentsupply chain managementdata analysisinventory managementnegotiationproblem-solvinganalytical skills
Soft Skills
communication skillscollaborationrelationship buildingmentoringteam leadershipstrategic thinkingproblem resolutionadaptabilityconstructive feedbackinnovation